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7 Must Have Tech Tools to Make Your Business Life Easier

Wednesday, October 27th, 2010

So, you have a million things to do and not enough time to do them in; join the club. Until we’ve figured out how to manipulate that whole space-time continuum thing, you’re going to have to do the most you can with what you got.
You’re a busy person, so let’s get right to it. [...]

Only Handle it Once; Learn it, Live it, Love it

Thursday, September 30th, 2010

Do you ever feel completely under siege from the bombardment of tasks, projects and responsibilities that just never seems to end? The trick is to learn how to properly deal with incoming emails, voice mails, memos or anything else.

How Your Surroundings Affect Your Output

Friday, September 24th, 2010

While it seems to be common sense that your environment has a huge effect on your productivity, the modern workplace is virtually designed to cause distraction and chaos.
Somewhere along the line, taking on too many activities at once and not giving your full attention to any of them became something you put on your resume. [...]

Are You Sabotaging Your Productivity?

Friday, September 10th, 2010

There is nothing like the feeling of being in the zone and knocking out a huge project or just decimating that “To Do” list.  True and consistent productivity is that allusive and blissful state of work Nirvana we all strive to attain.
Like the sonic boom from a passing fighter jet, we often don’t know true [...]

Five Easy Steps to Finding Your Flow, Part Two

Friday, July 16th, 2010

This post concludes our two part series on finding your Flow. Flow is focused on finding the best ways to keep your mind balanced and motivated on the task ahead. Finding this state is very difficult for some, but a snap for others. If you’re having trouble blocking out the distractions and getting your best work done, make sure to read this exciting conclusion where we list the final four steps to find your ultimate Flow.

Five Easy Steps to Finding Your Flow, Part One

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

Productivity stems from focus and balance, two key elements in the Zen lifestyle. Perhaps it is for this reason that so many professionals and salespeople are flocking to the practice of Zen beliefs. Obtaining harmony is not easy though and it often times takes hard work and diligence. We have collected 5 easy steps to guide you along the road to Nirvana.

What is the Effect of Social Media on the Brain?

Thursday, July 8th, 2010

The Internet is an amazing business tool. World’s of information at your fingertips…and therein lies the problem. How do you focus on work, instead of spending hours cruising the web? Is the Internet destroying our brain-function? Our collective attention span is shortening due to hyperlinks and social media, but there are certainly ways to curtail this frustrating development. It’s time to delegate.

Starting a Business, Planning for it and Dealing with Change

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

Walk into any college business class or entrepreneurship work shop and you’re sure to hear about the importance of a business plan. The business plan is a great motivator for your business, but what happens when you lose your first client…or when you make the first big sale? With change must come adaptability. The best businesses are able to adapt and rely on the basis of their business plan, rather than following it like a road map.

Saying Goodbye to Madison Avenue, the Heart of Traditional Media

Thursday, July 1st, 2010

Social media is revolutionizing the advertising and marketing worlds once dominated by the titans of Mad Men. Facebook pages and Twitter updates are replacing million dollar ad budgets. Mom and Pops can compete with behemoths nowadays and its all thanks to e-marketing and a little creativity.

Three Conditions Required for the Mental State of Flow

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

Flow. It’s that moment when your body takes over and you act without thinking. All distractions are eliminated…all you see are your goals. This concept was developed by Mihály Csíkszentmihályi, and it helps us understand how we can achieve our best work. He identified three conditions for best Flow.